BUSINESS STAGE
Who's ready to level up their business skills with our Business Stage? This stage will cover a wide range of topics from industry leaders. Gain valuable insights and optimise your business plan for success in 2025!
Business Stage
Get ready to elevate your barbering skills by visiting the Business Stage at this year’s Barber Connect at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) Birmingham
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SUNDAY
18th May, 2025
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So you want to become a Brand Ambassador...?
Danny Robinson
So you want to become a Brand Ambassador...?
Danny Robinson
11:15 18th May, 2025
Why am I not making money from retail?
Ian Harrold
Why am I not making money from retail?
Ian Harrold
Ian Harrold established his first company Traditions Barber Shop in the North West in 1996 when he was just 21 through a grant from The Princes Trust. In 2003 he diversified further into men’s grooming and opened an appointment-based men’s salon called Attitude. For almost two decades, Ian has enjoyed the role of Lead Educator for American Crew as well as being an award-winning member of the Global Allstar Education Team.
12:00 18th May, 2025
Why is it SO hard to recruit right now?
Joe Pomper
,Wez Jones
,Naomi Richardson
Why is it SO hard to recruit right now?
Joe Pomper
Wez Jones
Owner of HeartBreak Club. Barber of over 16years. Wez has spent over a decade defining and redefining the circulating trends of the men's hair and distributing the need to know techniques and styles back to students and the hair world. Having worked with some incredible brands along the way such as Reuzel, BaByliss Pro, just to name a few.
Naomi Richardson
Proud Northerner Naomi started cutting hair at the age of fourteen and, after many years at high end salons, she decided to head south and move into barbering. Her unique skillset and work ethic saw her promoted to Manager, and more recently, senior barber at Ruffians. Naomi’s large client list and her 2024 debut at Wahl, Barber of the Year, backs up our opinion that she is one of central London’s finest hair professionals.
12:45 18th May, 2025
The impact of budget- and how to fight back
Bobby Gordon
,Steph Stevenson
The impact of budget- and how to fight back
Bobby Gordon
Steph Stevenson
Steph Stevenson is a trailblazer in merging artificial intelligence with the barbering and salon business, revolutionising the industry. As a keynote speaker and seasoned business leader, she possesses a wealth of successful ventures and hard-earned insights. Steph is fiercely dedicated to future-proofing salons, offering a treasure trove of innovative ideas and battle-tested strategies. Her mission? To steer the world of barbering and salons into a new era with AI at the helm to direct.
13:30 18th May, 2025
Is Industry training fit for purpose?
Charles Rose
Is Industry training fit for purpose?
Charles Rose
Meet Charles Rose, a visionary in the world of hairdressing and the driving force behind crate cheshire, a rising star in the salon scene. With a specialisation in short hair and an unwavering commitment to inclusivity, Charles is redefining what it means to be a short-hair specialist, one cut at a time.
14:15 18th May, 2025
Ask me anything panel
Alex Burt
,Baldy
,JJ Savani
Ask me anything panel
Alex Burt
Owner of Teddy Edwards brand, Alex has been involved with Matakki Scissors for a long while, cutting and presenting on stage for them. Alex decided he would give up his weekend of beers and mingling to instead join us at Barber Connect and offer his expert advice on the Modern Barber Stage. Nominated for a plethora of awards, including being shortlisted as a Modern Barber Awards finalist for best all round barber, Alex epitomises barbering excellence.
Baldy
Baldy is a business owner of 2 shops in Buckinghamshire as well as an Andis global educator, iCandy Scissors Australia all star UK lead educator, cape gang ambassador and to top it all off, British Master Barber of the Year 2022.
JJ Savani
15:00 18th May, 2025
MONDAY
19th May, 2025
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Breaking Barber Stereotypes
Derek Shortall
,Deone Luke
Breaking Barber Stereotypes
Derek Shortall
Deone Luke
10:30 19th May, 2025
Let's talk about...mental health
Tom Hoffman
Let's talk about...mental health
Tom Hoffman
11:15 19th May, 2025
Online entrepreneurship- making social media work harder
Sid da Barber
,Dean Gleeson
,Dan Gregory
Online entrepreneurship- making social media work harder
Sid da Barber
Introducing Lewis Sidney Gumbrell, widely known as Sid Da Barber, a 32-year-old barber hailing from Guildford Surrey, UK. As a dedicated barber educator at DNA Barbering and Education, Sid serves as an ambassador for renowned brands such as Kiepe Clippers, The Bluebeards Revenge, and Rude Capes. Located at Clean Cuts Barbershop in Surrey, he brings his expertise to the forefront, while also contributing a monthly barber column to Surrey Rocks Magazine and also being a judge for Goldenchair.
Dean Gleeson
Dan Gregory
Dan’s experience combined with his personal and tailored approach makes him one of the most sought after barbers in his industry today. For over 2 decades, his name has been featured in hundreds of publications across the world, he has been named GQ Magazines Best Barber in London for 4 years running, ES magazines Best Gentlemen Hairdresser title. Dan has an impressive list of loyal clients ranging from City Executives to Hollywood stars & has a successful YouTube & TikTok channel Regal Gentleman.
12:45 19th May, 2025
What young barbers really think about the industry
Jai-Li Rayneau
,Cosmin Gradinaru
What young barbers really think about the industry
Jai-Li Rayneau
Jai-li Rayneau is a qualified hairdresser, braider/loctician and barber. She currently works at ‘Hairjessers’ and ‘Doitfortheart Studio’ in Milton Keynes.
Cosmin Gradinaru
After moving from Romania to the UK, I immediately focused on my barber education at the London School of Barbering. I quickly honed my unique skills and utilized social media to grow my clientele. After winning my first competition as a Raw Talent, I was entered into the 2025 Barber of the Year contest and had the opportunity to perform at Modern Barber, sharing my knowledge with others. Make sure to prepare your questions for my seminar at Modern Barber in BC Birmingham on May 18th at 14:30. This is an event you won’t want to miss.
14:15 19th May, 2025
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